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Tax season is here and if you are like me, you are in the process of pulling together statements, receipts and 1099s. It is also a good time to do some spring cleaning financially. Below are a few time tested tips to follow. The good news is that you do not have to do them all at once. We are here to help you.

With the many emergency fiscal deadlines, partisan battles and near economic crises the US citizens have been subject to over the last few years, it is easy to discount the importance of the Sequester. The Sequester refers to automatic cuts to the federal budget that are projected to trim $1.2 Trillion dollars from the federal budget over ten years.

I often get asked this question by clients. Every situation is unique but this article from the Financial Planning Association is a good primer on the subject. If you have any questions on this topic, please call my office.

There was a recent article in the New York Times that I think you will find very helpful. It is about passwords and how to better secure your personal and confidential information. After reading this article, I changed all my passwords. I think you will too.

Many people don't realize that there is a huge difference between the suitability standard and a fiduciary standard. Under a fiduciary standard, your advisor is legally obligated to look out for your best interest. This article does a great job of explaining why it is important. It also highlights the fact that only 17% of advisors at brokerage firms are Certified Financial Planners®.

This recent article from the New York Times offers interesting insights into how emotions influence our financial behavior. Over the last few years, scientists have made amazing discoveries about the way the human brain evaluates rewards, sizes up risks and calculates probabilities.